Ski Club Holiday to Val Thorens, France

Tour Operator: Crystal

Resort information from the Crystal web site:

With the resort at 2,300m and skiing way up to 3,230m, Val Thorens is hard to beat when it comes to great snow conditions. It’s also part of the huge Three Valleys ski area, totalling 600km of slopes that are linked by fast lifts and are highly rated for all kinds of skier – you’ll be in piste paradise whether it’s your first time skiing or your fiftieth.

The compact town’s purpose-built, and loads of the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out, so it couldn’t be easier to get on the slopes. And it’s backed by some pretty impressive scenery too – surrounded on three sides by dramatic mountains. You can end each day with live music and dancing in slopeside hotspots like La Folie Douce and 360 Bar, or a laid-back drink in town favourites like The Frog and Roastbeef pub. If you prefer spas over bars, there options aplenty for pampering too. Lots of hotel wellness areas are open to the public, but for some 5-star R&R you can’t beat the Spa Pure Altitude in the Hotel Altapura.

Accommodation: Hotel Tango, Val Thorens, France. 46 places booked.

• Ski-in on a blue run, ski-out via a short path to the lifts.
• In the resort centre.
• 15 minutes' walk or short bus ride to the ski school meeting point.
• Bar with terrace.
• Twice weekly lunchtime barbecue.
• Lounge with fireplace.
• Alpine Kitchen restaurant.
• Extra charge for wellness area with sauna, hammam, massages and treatments.
• Lift.
• Free WiFi.

Meals:Continental breakfast with hot option. 3-course evening meal (3 choices for each course) or choice of main course from the daily pizza menu. This hotel can't cater for dietary requests.

Flight times (provisional): TUI Airways. TOM2678 depart Manchester 08:30, arrive Chambery 11:40. TOM2679 depart Chambery 12:50, arrive Manchester 13:50. Transfer time around 2.5 hours. Standard hold baggage allowance is 20kg. This can be increased to 25kg for an extra £25.

Cost: £1245 per person sharing a twin room. No single rooms are available. Free ski carriage is included (one ski/board bag up to 15kg).

Lift passes:We have provisionally agreed a heavily discounted lift pass deal with TUI/Crystal at a cost of £190 for a full area adult (18 – 74 years old) pass. If required these must be requested when completing the holiday application form. Those aged 75 or older can buy a pass in resort for €102.

The price includes airport taxes and Manchester flight supplement but not insurance.

Insurance: You must arrange your own insurance and the name of the insurer is required when booking.

Application forms will be available from Sunday 15th February in the "members only" section of the website which requires a username and password (published in the Newsletter and on digital membership cards) for access.

Account details for bank transfers are available from David Shepherd or Phil Jones.